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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.43, 1,195.84 and 335.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.43, 1,195.84 and 335.19 is: 502.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.43 : 1,195.84 = 335.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.43/1,195.84 = 335.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.43x = 1,195.84 × 335.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.43x = 400,831.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,831.93/797.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.65

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